Mederma Mederma Medical Grade Silicone Scar Shee

I had surgery on my forehead to remove a spot of skin cancer, and ended up with a 4 inch scar. My dermatologist recommend silicone gel and silicone pads to help reduce the appearance of the scar. I bought these pads because I wanted something with a little cushion to protect the area from wearing hats. These feel similar to those under eye patches you wear for a spa treatment. They are a bit “rubbery” feeling, and they just the right amount of cushion. They stay in place well, and they blend in with my Irish skin tone pretty well. They are “reusable” to an extent, but I find they don’t stick very well after the 2nd use. I do wash them with mild soap and air dry, but they aren’t the same after 2 uses. I use gel silicone first, then apply tinted mineral sunscreen. After 10 minutes of drying, I apply the silicone pad, and it sticks well. I also use at night while sleeping and it doesn’t fall off. I do trim these to fit the size of the scar. As to whether or not it reduces the scar, time will tell, but at the very least, it provides a good alternative to keeping the scar discreetly covered besides a bandaid. Update: I started using these overnight and using them directly after washing my face. I find that these pads work better than the gel. The pads have had a bigger impact on flattening the scar and removing the redness. I use the Kroger SPF 100 sheer touch sunscreen in the day, wash my face at night, apply face cream, and after about 10 min I apply the silicone pad. They’ve been helping a lot.